The Riverside Warriors will face off against the Roane County Raiders at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Riverside has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with 15 straight losses, while Roane County will come in with four straight victories.
Last Tuesday, Riverside came up short against Ripley and fell 50-40.
Ava Ward
| 02/18/25 vs Ripley | 7 |
| 02/15/25 @ Huntington | 3 |
| 02/13/25 vs Woodrow Wilson | 4 |
| 02/12/25 vs Parkersburg | 2 |
| 02/29/24 @ Greenbrier East | 9 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ava Ward, who went 5-for-12 to rack up 13 points and seven rebounds. That's the most boards she has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Laila Campbell, who went 6-for-15 on her way to 14 points.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Roane County over Clay County in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Roane County blew Clay County out of the water with a 57-8 final score. That looming 57-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Raiders yet this season.
Roane County's win came from a few key players Riverside will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Anna Tolley, who went 5-for-10 en route to 13 points and five steals. She has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last nine times she's played. Braylin Bowe was another key player, putting up seven points and six steals.
Roane County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 14 consecutive games.
Roane County's win bumped their record up to 15-6. As for Riverside, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Riverside has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 28.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Roane County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 27.1 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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